English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Climber Pronunciation
Climber is pronounced KLY-mer, IPA /ˈklaɪmɝ/.
KLY-mer
US /ˈklaɪmɝ/ · UK /ˈklaɪmə/
Syllables: KLY · mer (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Someone who climbs, or a plant that grows upwards along a wall or trellis.
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Climber in a Sentence
- Two climbers reached the summit before the weather turned.
- She planted a climber against the south wall.
- He was a serious climber until his knees gave out.
Common Mispronunciations of Climber
Not KLIM-ber
No b surfaces even with the ending attached, so this does not rhyme with timber.
Not kly-MER
Adding -er never moves the peak in English, so the loud part remains KLY.
Tip: Climber, bomber and plumber all hide a b in front of the ending.
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